[governance] Contributions to IGF synthesis paper
Ian Peter
ian.peter at ianpeter.com
Mon Aug 25 16:21:14 EDT 2008
Just a couple of points on this and suggestions to add to the paper which
Parminder is preparing.
REVIEW OF IGF. In addition to our general statement can we add here that
civil society believes that some sort of ongoing forum or structure should
be in place to continue when the 5 year term of IGF expires, and the review
should specifically examine and recommend what sort of ongoing structure
might be appropriate?
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Can we suggest that, in order to enhance participation, comments and
questions be invited on line in advance from stakeholders, including the
many who wont be able to attend Hyderabad meeting, on the main session
themes and what they would like to see covered? This could be used to inform
and construct the debates, and also the speakers and main session content.
AVOIDING THE HARD QUESTIONS
Can we mention that civil society belives that IGF cannot and should not
avoid discussion on some of the hard issues of Internet governance. Although
IGF is not a policy making body, can we say we believe that contentious
issues should not be avoided, and that the IGF offers a unique forum for
discussion among stakeholders with differing viewpoints on contentious
matters. While agreement may not be possible, discussion of contentious
issues can only lead to greater understanding and possibilities for enhanced
co-operation.
Just a few thoughts to add to those already advanced.
Ian Peter
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Parminder [mailto:parminder at itforchange.net]
> Sent: 22 August 2008 22:41
> To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; 'Adam Peake'
> Subject: [governance] Contributions to IGF synthesis paper
>
>
> > Thanks, but please no motions of thanks.
>
> Sorry Adam, but the motion is already carried ;-).
>
> > Just get a paper in for the September 12 deadline :-)
>
> Hi All
>
> As pointed out by Adam the deadline for getting our inputs into the
> synthesis paper for IGF Hyderabad is the 12th of September. This synthesis
> paper serves as a kind of conference paper for the meeting, and since
> thousands attend the IGF, it can be expected to get a good readership.
>
> All those who want to get their word/ views in may send contributions
> before
> the 12th.
>
> We will like to get a contribution form the IGC as well. Please see the
> synthesis paper for IGF Rio at
> http://www.intgovforum.org/Rio_Meeting/IGF.SynthesisPaper.24.09.2007.rtf
> to
> get an idea of what kind of things go in.
>
> It is mostly a paper for substantive inputs on various themes for the IGF,
> about IGF generally, or more generally about IG. However, since it is
> likely to be organized by the theme of IGF, Hyderabad, contributions made
> directly on these topics have a greater likelihood to go in, and have
> greater prominence.
>
> There are specific sections on role and structure of the IGF.
> Contributions
> under this theme should also get good prominence.
>
> Ian and I conferred to suggest two themes for IGCs contribution
>
> 1) Rights and the Internet - as a substantive theme in IGFs,
>
> 2) Review of the IGF
>
> In addition, we may also give our inputs for how the IGF should be - WGs,
> regional IGFs, inter-sessional activity, more pro-active engagement with
> other policy bodies in this area, etc.
>
> Anything else IGC wants to say on access, CIRs, FoE, any emerging issues
> or
> whatever.
>
>
> Other ideas are welcome. Please also suggest how we should go about this.
> Should we discuss both the above topics in this group, or make working
> groups on each who can then suggest text for further amendment and
> adoption.
>
>
> Parminder
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Adam Peake [mailto:ajp at glocom.ac.jp]
> > Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 5:40 PM
> > To: governance at lists.cpsr.org
> > Subject: RE: [governance] new MAG members
> >
> > Thanks, but please no motions of thanks.
> >
> > Just get a paper in for the September 12 deadline :-)
> >
> > Congratulations to the new and continuing MAG members. I hope you
> > have fun, it's a worthwhile thing to do.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Adam
> >
> >
> >
> > At 4:56 PM +0530 8/22/08, Parminder wrote:
> > >I shared my feeling about Adam's rotation offline with him. Everyone
> > knows
> > >his stellar contribution to the MAG, especially with respect to CS's
> > >interests.
> > >
> > >I think we should adopt a formal motion putting on record our
> > appreciation
> > >and gratitude for his exemplary stint at the MAG. I propose so because
> as
> > we
> > >all know his work and contribution has really been way out of the
> > ordinary.
> > >
> > >I also take the opportunity to congratulate all the new members of the
> > MAG.
> > >
> > >Parminder
> > >
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: Jeanette Hofmann [mailto:jeanette at wzb.eu]
> > >> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 4:49 PM
> > >> To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; Ian Peter
> > >> Subject: Re: [governance] new MAG members
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Ian Peter wrote:
> > >> > Congratulations to all those selected - I am personally sad to see
> > Adam
> > >> > Peake rotated out,
> > >>
> > >> I couldn't agree more and the only explanation I can think of are
> > >> regional artithmetics. Adam is highly appreciated across the
> > stakeholder
> > >> lines, and he has been one of the most active participants in the
> MAG
> > >> since the IGF's inception.
> > >> jeanette
> > >>
> > >> because of his great contribution and excellent
> > >> > liaison with civil society. And I thought a few more of our
> nominees
> > >> > were worthy of selection, but were not chosen. But congratulations
> > also
> > >> > to a number of other participants here as well - among them I see
> > >> > Bertrand de la Chapelle, Raul Echeberria, Alejandro Pisanty, who
> > have
> > >> > also been included. Despite a few individual disappointments there
> > are
> > >> > some good inclusions.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Ian Peter
> > >> >
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> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------
> --
> > ----
> > >> >
> > >> > *From:* Parminder [mailto:parminder at itforchange.net]
> > >> > *Sent:* 22 August 2008 20:05
> > >> > *To:* governance at lists.cpsr.org
> > >> > *Subject:* [governance] new MAG members
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > The new MAG list is out
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> >
> http://www.unog.ch/unog/website/news_media.nsf/(httpNewsByYear_en)/417AFED
> > >> 5138FD8E5C12574AD002E6C13?OpenDocument
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > The following are new members from among the list of those
> nominated
> > by
> > >> > IGC. All are women. It looks like gender balance was, admirably, a
> > major
> > >> > consideration. I see a considerable geographic realignment also
> > among CS
> > >> > members. There is a good increase in the number CS members.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Valeria Betancourt
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Graciela Selaimen
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Y. J. Park
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Natasha Primo
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > And a few of IGC members whose membership has been renewed.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Robin Gross
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Jeanette Hofmann
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Ken Lohento
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Qusai Al Shatti
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Thanks
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Parminder
> > >> >
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